Low Fat Creamed Spinach Recipes

CREAMED SPINACH (FROM FROZEN)

Steps:

• Place the frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high just until thawed, about 4 minutes.
• Place the spinach in a colander and press on it with the back of a large spoon to remove as much liquid as possible.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, heavy cream, and Parmesan.
• Cook, stirring, just until heated through, 1-2 minutes, then serve.

SKINNY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes; add spinach in 3 to 4 batches, cooking each until wilted before adding the next, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Remove spinach to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk yogurt, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and nutmeg together in skillet; cook until bubbly and thick, about 30 seconds. Stir in the spinach and mix to coat.

SPINACH CASSEROLE (LOW FAT AND LOW CARB)

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• 2. Spoon into a 1-1/2 to 2 quart casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake 45 minutes at 350°F.
• 3. Per 1-cup serving: calories = 127 fat, sat fat = 0g cholesterol = 10mg sodium = 633mg protein = 25g carbohydrate = 7g fiber = 1g Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 vegetables, 3-1/2 very lean meats

CREAMED SPINACH - LIGHTENED UP

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic and cook on medium about 5 minutes.
• Add flour to shallots, mix well and cook one more minute.
• Reduce heat to low and slowly add milk, whisking well.
• Add parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Add boursin light and mix with until smooth.
• Add spinach and combine well with sauce, cook one minute, until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

LOW FAT CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boiling a saucepan.
• Add spinach leaves.
• Boil until leaves a re limp.
• Put leaves into a strainer and press until most of the liquid is gone.
• In a separate saucepan add leaves and rest of ingredients. Mix thoroughly until hot and bubbling.

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place wilted spinach in a colander and remove excess water by either pressing a wooden spoon against the spinach or placing spinach in a towel and squeezing until dry. Chop finely and place in a medium bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, add yogurt and cream cheese and stir, mixing together until smooth. Add this mixture to the spinach. Stir in the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Enjoy.

LOW FAT CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. BRING CREAM CHEESE AND MARGARINE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
• 2. ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS, MIX WELL
• 3. POUR INTO BAKING DISH AND BAKE AT 350 DEGREES UNTIL BUBBLY, ABOUT 25 MINUTES.